Let's be honest: managing a successful affiliate program isn't a walk in the park. Every affiliate program faces its share of challenges that can hinder its success. In this episode, we're tackling the 15 biggest challenges that affiliate programs encounter and exploring why they can be so problematic. But there's good news...this isn't just about the hurdles. I'll also guide you through effective strategies to overcome these obstacles and propel your program to new heights. LINKS MENTIONED...

Do affiliate bonus packages still work in 2024? Today I share what the latest research reveals about affiliate bonus packages. You’ll learn the truth behind common myths surrounding bonus packages and learn the secrets to crafting irresistible offers that drive results. Affiliates and affiliate managers, this episode could be worth millions, so listen up! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate...

What do the GREAT affiliate programs provide for their affiliates? If you are going to run a consistently growing, thriving affiliate program, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure your partners have everything they need to succeed. And I mean EVERYTHING. But what are the most important things you need to provide for them? That’s what this episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Give Your Affiliates Banners & Graphics How we do affiliate trainings How to Create...

How do you build an affiliate army? A program that isn’t reliant on one or two or even a few affiliates? In today’s episode, I’ll share exactly how you can build an army of hundreds, thousands, or even tens or hundreds of thousands of evangelist affiliates. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Find Affiliates Now How to Turn Competitors into Affiliates Top 7 Mistakes Businesses Make Reaching Out to Prospective Affiliates TEXT ME  +1 260-217-4619

If you have a product that is a lower ticket item, it can be a challenge to run an affiliate program. The commissions are low, the margins are small, and there’s usually a lot of competition. So how do you get your program to stand out and keep your affiliates excited with low ticket offers? That’s what today’s episode is all about! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Determine the Right Affiliate Commission The Future of Affiliate Marketing Your Affiliate Launch Coach ConvertKit ...

Today I’m sharing the secret strategies of top affiliates who are closing sales like never before in 2024. You will learn what sets them apart from the rest, with conversion rates 4-5 times higher than average affiliates. These strategies can make all the difference between being a weak closer and a strong closer. PLUS, if you have an affiliate program, you’ll learn the strategies to share with your affiliates so they can make both of you a LOT more money! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ...

Did you know that your top affiliate prospects are right there in front of your nose…IF you know where to look? I’ve used the strategy I’m sharing today to find affiliates who’ve made me and our clients over $100 Million in sales. Today I show YOU how to use affiliate leaderboards to find awesome affiliates for your program. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Oh boy…this is gonna be a fun one. What kind of affiliate manager would Donald Trump be? What can we learn from him about being a great affiliate manager?  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth Find Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 TEXT ME: 260-217-4619  

If you want your affiliates to promote more often, more aggressively, and make more sales, you need to show them how. And one of the easiest ways to do this is to provide them with a clear plan for success. Tell them what to promote, when to promote, and how to promote by giving them easy-to-follow promo plans. I show you exactly how to create these affiliate promo plans in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download the Promo Plan Template Nifty Images Influence Book TEXT ME:...

In her first year promoting an affiliate offer, Sarah Williams made 9 sales. The next year, in the same promotion, she made 184…and won the $100,000 first prize. The crazy thing is…this was a last-minute promo…and she still won it! How’d she do it? Well, that’s what this episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sarah’s site: launchyourboxwithsarah.com Sarah’s Book, One Box at a Time: launchyourboxwithsarah.com/one-box-at-a-time Recommended Affiliate Programs:...

Is it better to hire an in-house affiliate manager or an outsourced one? My answer might surprise you. I know I’m biased, but I share the pros and cons of both in this podcast episode. So…which one is best? Well, the answer depends…and I show you what’s best for YOUR situation in this week’s podcast episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Free Masterclass - How I Built a $12.6 Million A Year Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials Affiliate Warm Up Plan...

Which is better? Hiring an in-house affiliate manager or outsourcing it? One person or an agency? Today, I share the pros and cons of both ways and show you which kind of affiliate manager is best for YOUR business. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach: youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com Find Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 TEXT ME: 260-217-4619 

Ever wonder what makes a great affiliate manager? It’s a BIG question…probably one of the most common questions I’m asked. What do I look for in an affiliate manager? In other words…WHO should I hire and WHERE do I find a good one? And how do I make sure they’re a great fit? Discover all the answers in this podcast episode. Any hire is a HUGE decision, but this is one you can’t afford to screw up. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your Affiliate Launch Coach Interested in Working with Us? ...

Someone asked me recently what are some of the WORST mistakes I’ve made running affiliate programs over the past 19+ years. Narrowing that down was quite the challenge because I have made some REALLY STUPID mistakes, including one that got me SUED by the FTC (more on that in the episode). This episode shows you how to NOT make the same mistakes I did. Listen now and learn from me! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Find Affiliates Now Program PDF Report (Top Affiliate Program Mistakes and...

When I started my first affiliate program, I learned a lot through trial and error…and some huge mistakes, I built a $1 million/month affiliate program in the next two years. Some of those mistakes almost destroyed our business. The GOOD news for you is that I’m sharing those mistakes in this episode, so YOU don’t have to make them! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Top 20 Affiliate Program Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) Find Affiliates Now Program My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email How to...

Affiliate managers send some bad emails to their affiliates. These emails end up having the opposite effect of what was intended. And then, there is this email I’m sharing today…the WORST email I’ve ever seen from an affiliate program.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Activate Inactive Affiliates in Launches: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-activate-inactive-affiliates How to Activate Inactive Affiliates (Evergreen Programs):...

Imagine spending just a few hours each month and getting an extra 10% from your affiliates. Sounds like a fantasy, right? Nope. Today, I'll show you how you can do it.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Free Masterclass – How I Built a $12.6 Million A Year Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Brenda Ster has a list of only 1200 people…and made more than $90,000 in ONE affiliate promotion. If you want to know how to take a small list and turn it into massive profits, listen up. Brenda is sharing all of the strategies that led to her success.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Brenda on Facebook: http://facebook.com/suitebrenda Learn how to Train Your Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/sampletraining Your First 100 Affiliates - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100 ...

What does it take to run a great affiliate program? Surprisingly, it only takes getting six things right. But you have to master these six things. Today, I reveal the final three pillars of the six pillars of great affiliate programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100 Your Affiliate Launch Coach - https://www.youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com/ Affiliate Communication Calendar - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affplan Affiliate...

A client of mine once told me that what I’m sharing today was worth more than $2 million to his affiliate program in one launch. Some have called it our “secret sauce” to run a great affiliate program. It’s the third pillar of every great affiliate program and yet most programs aren’t doing it at all. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Commitment Plan Your First 100 Affiliates Your Affiliate Launch Coach TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Most affiliate programs mess this up big time. As an affiliate, it’s not only annoying but it leads me to quitting at least a few programs each year. And getting it right is foundational to building a great affiliate program. Today, I’m sharing the second pillar of great affiliate programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Communication Calendar Affiliate Commitment Plan Your First 100 Affiliates Your Affiliate Launch Coach TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Every great affiliate program follows the same basics. They are built on the same pillars that lead to success promo after promo, year after year. They work in every niche. They work for small programs and large ones. And I promise you they will work 10 years from now and beyond. So listen up, because today, we’re going to cover the first pillar of all great affiliate programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates Your Affiliate Launch Coach George W. Bush Announces...

If you’re going to make this year your best ever for your affiliate program and your affiliate marketing, you have to resolve to doing things right. Today, I’ll share 10 New Year’s resolutions to truly make this year a year to remember. Listen up because if you follow what I share today, you will take your business and your life to a whole new level! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com  Meet Edgar Social Media Scheduler:...

What does the future hold for affiliate marketing? Specifically, what will happen in 2024? It’s time for me to reveal my annual affiliate marketing predictions. So buckle up and listen up, because you’re about to get a glimpse into the future! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Make Money from Affiliate Product Reviews How to Write a Product Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewpost Review Post Guide for Affiliate Managers: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatereview ...

Product reviews are a great way to make money online without having a single subscriber or any existing traffic. In the past year alone, I’ve made more than $300,000 from product reviews. They are also a great way to grow an affiliate program and make sure you that your brand is well represented in search results. So how do you do write a product review as an affiliate and how do get affiliates to write them? Listen up, because I’m spilling all my secrets in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN...